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Get writing tips from Michael Martone at Ivy Hall Writers Series
Learn some tricks of the literary trade from author Michael Martone, an award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction, Martone has written more than a dozen books including “Double-wide,” “Racing in Place,” “Unconventions” and “Michael Martone: Fictions.”

Martone will speak on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Ivy Hall, 179 Ponce de Leon Ave. For more information, email Catherine Ramsdell.

The lecture, part of the Ivy Hall Writers Series, is free and open to the public.

Get the help you need at CS3 support groups
Counseling and Student Support Services (CS3) offers a variety of student support groups for assistance and community with your fellow students and peers. These groups include:
• General Support Group, Fridays 11 a.m. – noon and 3-4 p.m. in room 114
This open group is designed to allow students to process general concerns related to academics, personal, family, social support and more.
• Drum Circle
Spend time making music, relieving stress and connecting with others.
• Graduate student support group
A space for graduate students to discuss the stresses specific and unique to graduate study.
• Beyond the Rainbow
A space for students who may self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, interest, questioning or other identities to talk about sexual and gender diversity.
• Transitions
A support group for international students to discuss the challenges associated with moving to a new country and experiencing a new culture.
For the days and times of the group meetings not listed, email atlcounseling@scad.edu.

Need extra academic assistance? Check out the Academic Resource Network
The tutoring center offers a wide array of free open tutoring lab sessions and one-on-one appointments on academic topics, software and more. If you need a little extra practice or feedback on an upcoming project, check out the Drawing and Design Center, the Tutoring Center and the Writer’s Studio. For schedules and information, log in to MySCAD and visit the “Resources” tab, then the Academic Resource Network section.